About Us

Our History

The history of Shawnee is very important to us and we love to share it with our guests. We are reminded of our roots and what has been accomplished here. It all began in the late 1890s, when a native New Yorker and successful business owner, Charles Campbell Worthington, took up summer residence in Shawnee. An engineer and inventor by trade, C.C. Worthington was also an outdoorsman who’d never enjoyed urban living. Soon, he relocated to his summer home, and began to make his mark on the area. Among his legacies are Worthington Hall (home of the Shawnee Playhouse) and the Buckwood Inn (now Shawnee Inn).

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Donations and Sponsorship

The historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort has been part of the community for over 100 years. We have supported many charities and other philanthropic causes throughout that time. Our ownership, The Kirkwood Family, is internationally known for their charitable nature. Support from our resort can come in many forms; discounted services for hosting an event, certificates, branded products, and/or volunteer hours from our staff. We concentrate on supporting entities that have a direct effect on our immediate surroundings aiding in expanding sustainability, education, the strength of our local businesses, and health of our community members.
The historic Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort encompass, Shawnee Golf, Shawnee River Trips, Spa and Salon Shawnee, ShawneeCraft Brewery, The Gem and Keystone Brewpub, The River Room, The Shawnee Playhouse, and lodging or other requests from the resort. In an attempt to streamline our offerings and maximize our giving opportunities, we ask that any requests for charitable donations go through our administrative office and not to each individual outlet.
If you are seeking a contribution, please read the guidelines below. If your inquiry is applicable, please fill out and submit the subsequent form.
If you wish to send additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at sales@shawneeinn.com.

Guidelines

1. If you are seeking a contribution related to an event, we must receive your inquiry 30 days prior to the date of the event. 2. All donations and requests must be for events and/or organizations within 60 miles of the resort. 3. We kindly request that you only ask for one donation per year.

Sponsorship or Donation Request Form

Please complete and submit the online form below for more information on Shawnee Sponsorship and Donations. We will be in touch soon to provide you with any additional information you may need. Thank you!